Playground Supervisors

3 months ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Teacheroo Full time

The Playground Supervisor is responsible for providing ancillary support in the Heriot’s Junior School – predominantly the role will involve supervising children from Nursery upwards in the playground, or indoors if the weather is unsuitable for play outside, and the refectory during morning break and lunchtime periods.  The role will be be Monday to Friday from 10.00am-12.35pm throughout term-time. 



Main Responsibilities:

Please see attached job description for full details. 



Ideal Candidate:
  • Possesses a genuine interest and talent in working with children
  • Can demonstrate good use of initiative in a range of contexts
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with staff and children of all levels.
  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • Enthusiasm, resilience and warmth
  • You will also be required to register or be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) 

Additional Information
Heriot’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and the successful candidates will be required to obtain membership of the PVG scheme.

Please note that parking is not available on our campus

George Heriot’s Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

George Heriot’s School is governed by George Heriot’s Trust, Scottish Charity number SC011463



Package Description:

When you join the team at Heriot’s, you become part of our community, where the contribution of every individual is important and valued.  The Heriot’s motto, to “distribute chearfullie”, is at the heart of school - distributing of kindness, of support and of generosity remains as live today as it was in 1628 when George Heriot founded the school.

Our most recent staff survey reported that 97% of employees at Heriot’s feel motivated and happy to work here and we aim to provide a friendly, welcoming, and supportive environment for all of our people.  This aim is reflected in the package we offer which, for our teaching staff, in addition to salary (which includes a Heriot’s enhancement), teacher holidays and pension, includes:

  • Enhanced sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
  • Family friendly policies (Including Personal Emergency Leave Days)
  • Continued professional development opportunities
  • Travel to work schemes
  • School Fee Remission (non-contractual benefit)
  • Employee Assistance programme, including 24/7 counselling helpline and high street, supermarket, and general retail discounts
  • Opportunities for involvement in the wider school community

We aim to attract and retain a diverse group of talented people, who are committed to upholding the school’s ethos. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.



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